: the close or termination of something: such as
a
: the last section of an instrumental musical composition
the symphony's finale
b
: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance
the finale of the ballet
In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.
c
: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
the TV show's season finale
Examples of finale in a Sentence
She sung a very difficult song for the finale.
the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
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Even after Wednesday’s win, reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes awaits them in Thursday’s series finale.
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Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Ohtani is scheduled to start on the mound for the Dodgers in the series finale on Wednesday night.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
In the round-robin finale, Everett will face Kelowna on Wednesday night.
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Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Kendry Rojas will start Thursday’s series finale after the Twins decided to push Taj Bradley back a day.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Ohtani is scheduled to start on the mound for the Dodgers in the series finale on Wednesday night.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
In the round-robin finale, Everett will face Kelowna on Wednesday night.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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